What is Foot Pain? What Causes It? How Can It Be Relieved?
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What is Foot Pain?
Foot pain is a condition where the area from the ankle to the toes is painful. Foot pain also includes pain in the toes. Pain can also occur in the sole and top of the foot.
What Causes Foot Pain?
Foot pain can be caused by foot deformities, improper footwear, fractures, and tumors. Foot pain is usually caused by trauma or strain.
Some cartilage problems can also cause pain. Swelling of the soft tissues in the sole of the foot, such as heel spurs, can also cause foot pain. Stress fractures in the metatarsal bones also manifest as foot pain.
How to Relieve Foot Pain?
How to relieve foot pain depends on its cause. If there is a serious deformity in the foot, correcting it surgically will relieve the pain. If it's a simple sprain, it will heal with rest and medication. If there is a fracture, plaster casts or surgery may be necessary. The exact way to relieve foot pain will be determined after an examination by an orthopedic doctor.
What Helps with Foot Pain?
Generally, rest, cold application, the use of insoles, and appropriate footwear will help relieve foot pain. Keeping the foot stable and elevated can also help with pain.
The cause of foot pain should be accurately identified. What will help should be determined accordingly. The suggestions mentioned are general recommendations.
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